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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.77, 221.65 and 70.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.77, 221.65 and 70.66 is: 105.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.77 : 221.65 = 70.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.77/221.65 = 70.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.77x = 221.65 × 70.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.77x = 15,662.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,662.29/147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.99

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